1
as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of run in
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
The chemistry developed over a decade of playing together — during which Sigg says the group lost less than 10 total games from the age of 8 through their senior season — was critical in the ’94 title game, when Arvada West rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh to beat Smoky Hill 6-5.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Public records reviewed by The Sacramento Bee show Mattson, who previously lived miles from the Arden Park Vista neighborhood, had several run-ins with the law in Southern California, including a 1990 case in which he was accused of burglary.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for run in
Verb
That ran their streak to nine consecutive runs via home runs after all five of their runs in their series against the Dodgers earlier this week came on homers.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
The chemistry developed over a decade of playing together — during which Sigg says the group lost less than 10 total games from the age of 8 through their senior season — was critical in the ’94 title game, when Arvada West rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh to beat Smoky Hill 6-5.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Noun
Lozano was suspended in October following a halftime run-in with coach Mikey Varas.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Public records reviewed by The Sacramento Bee show Mattson, who previously lived miles from the Arden Park Vista neighborhood, had several run-ins with the law in Southern California, including a 1990 case in which he was accused of burglary.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for run in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
-
To fully experience the marketplace, shoppers should visit the food courts for global flavors, and the outdoor markets and produce room for a wide selection of Asian produce.—
Jen Crystal,
Midwest Living,
22 May 2026
-
Levine asks to meet Epstein while visiting New York.—
Shirsho Dasgupta
May 22,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
On the topic of arresting homeless people, moderators asked how Bianco's sheriff's office has been known to do.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
-
Dulce Dayana Hernandez Jimenez, 28, was arrested Tuesday at JFK Airport after a flight from Mexico, police said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Noun
-
An encounter with a skunk is every pet owner's worst nightmare.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
-
Best, who allegedly had prior encounters with the Secret Service and a history of mental health issues, fired about three shots toward the executive mansion before he was taken down by Secret Service agents, according to a senior administration official with direct knowledge of the incident.—
Alexandra Koch , Chad Pergram , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
-
Photograph courtesy Jennifer Hulse Israel seized control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank during the Six-Day War, in 1967.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
-
Bianco obtained three search warrants and began seizing ballots in February, despite being ordered by Attorney General Rob Bonta to pause the investigation.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
Denise ascended the stairs, yelling at Djena all the way up, then grabbed Djena by the collar and began hitting her.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
-
To make one, grab a clean, thick sock (preferably a larger one) and fill it with uncooked rice, oats, or flaxseed.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
Verb
-
And there’s Kulak, who came over from Pittsburgh in the Sam Girard swap, now only the third guy in NHL annals to play with MacKinnon, Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
-
The flight home seemed routine — until a surprise announcement came over the intercom.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
-
Starship's launch today helps put it back on track toward meeting that goal, but SpaceX will have to pick up its launch cadence significantly.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
-
The shorter duration of this program, which is the reason weight loss cannot be expected to pay such dividends as out west (where programs spill over a week), is not only extremely pleasant but also still gives you more than enough time to pick up new behaviors and carry them home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Verb
-
According to Courtney, members of Cleveland Clinic's Intensive Care team and staff from other departments stepped in to help organize the ceremony on short notice.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
-
Health officials believe the first case was weeks before the WHO stepped in and declared a public health emergency.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
